Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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