Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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