Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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