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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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