Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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