Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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