Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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