Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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