Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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