Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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