Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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