Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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