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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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