Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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