Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning are enabling humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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