Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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