Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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