Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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