Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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