Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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