Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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