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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key 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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