Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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