Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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