Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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