Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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