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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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