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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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