Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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