Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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