Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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