Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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