Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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