Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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