Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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