Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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