Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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