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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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