Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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