Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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