Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand these new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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