Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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