Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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