Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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