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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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