Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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