Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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