Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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