Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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