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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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