Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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