Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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