Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning enable students all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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