Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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