Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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