Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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