Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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