Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models 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 institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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