Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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