Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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