Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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