Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning have empowered learners all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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