Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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