Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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