Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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