Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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