Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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