Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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