Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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