Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the 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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