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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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