Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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