Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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