Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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