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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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