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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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