Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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