Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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