Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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