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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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