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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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