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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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