Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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