Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education ventures. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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