Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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