Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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