Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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