Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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