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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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