Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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