Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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