Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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