Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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