Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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