Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online education enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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