Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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