Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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