Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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