Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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