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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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