Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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