Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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