Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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