Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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