Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand these new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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