Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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