Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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