Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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