Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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