Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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