Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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