Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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