Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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