Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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