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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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