Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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