Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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