Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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