Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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