Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in online education have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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