Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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