Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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