Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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