Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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