Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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