Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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