Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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