Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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