Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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