Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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