Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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