Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates 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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