Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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