Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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