Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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