Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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