Find out more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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