Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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