Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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