Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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