Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates 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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