Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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