Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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