Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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