Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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