Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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