Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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