Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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