Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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