Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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