Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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