Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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