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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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