Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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