Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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