Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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