Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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