Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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