Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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