Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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