Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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