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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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