Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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