Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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