Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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