Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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