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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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