Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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