Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology enable people all over the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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