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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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