Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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