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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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