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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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