Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in digital education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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