Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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