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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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