Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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