Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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