Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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