Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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