Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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