Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have enabled students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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