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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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