Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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