Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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