Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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