Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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