Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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