Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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