Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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