Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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