Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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