Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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