Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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