Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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