Learn more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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