Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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