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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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