Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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