Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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