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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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