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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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