Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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