Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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