Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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