Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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