Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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