Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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