Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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