Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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