Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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