Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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