Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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