Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified 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 innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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