Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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