Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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