Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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