Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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