Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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