Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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