Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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