Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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