Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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