Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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