Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major 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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