Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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