Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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