Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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