Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning enable students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education ventures. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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