Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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