Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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