Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need 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 issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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