Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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