Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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