Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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