Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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