Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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