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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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