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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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