Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology enable people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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