Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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