Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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