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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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