Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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