Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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