Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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