Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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