Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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