Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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