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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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