Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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