Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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