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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning enable learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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