Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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