Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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