Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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