Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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