Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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