Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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