Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning are empowering students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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