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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models 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 teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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