Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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