Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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