Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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