Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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