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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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