Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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