Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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