Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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