Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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