Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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