Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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