Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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