Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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