Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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