Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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