Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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