Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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