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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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