Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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