Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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