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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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