Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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