Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education experiments. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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