Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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