Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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