Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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