Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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