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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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