Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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