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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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