Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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