Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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