Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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