Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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