Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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