Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning have enabled students all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? 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 in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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