Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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