Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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