Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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