Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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