Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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