Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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