Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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