Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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