Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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