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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators 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 massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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