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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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