Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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