Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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