Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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