Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better understand these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews 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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