Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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