Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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