Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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