Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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