Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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