Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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