Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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