Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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