Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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