Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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