Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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