Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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