Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in digital education technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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