Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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