Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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