Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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