Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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