Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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