Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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