Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology enable people all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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