Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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