Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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