Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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