Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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