Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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