Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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