Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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