Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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