Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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