Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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