Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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