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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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