Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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