Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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