Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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