Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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