Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand these open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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