Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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