Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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