Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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