Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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