Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates 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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