Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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