Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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