Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business 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 deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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