Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses 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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