Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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