Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning enable humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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