Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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