Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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