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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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