Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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