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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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