Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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