Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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