Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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