Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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