Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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