Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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