Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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