Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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