Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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