Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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