Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies 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 teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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