Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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