Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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