Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning enable students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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