Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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