Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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