Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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