Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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