Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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