Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers 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 MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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