Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education