Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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