Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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