Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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