Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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