Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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