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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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