Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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