Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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