Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend these open educational experiments. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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