Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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