Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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