Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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