Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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