Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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