Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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