Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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