Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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