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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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