Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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