Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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