Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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