Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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