Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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