Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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