Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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