Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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