Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers 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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