Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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