Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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