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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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