Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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