Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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