Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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