Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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