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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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