Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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