Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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