Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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