Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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