Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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