Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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