Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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