Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education have enabled students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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