Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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