Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education enable humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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