Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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