Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education are empowering learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling 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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