Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure 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 optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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