Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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