Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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