Find out more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Pros And Cons