Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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