Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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