Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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