Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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