Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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