Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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