Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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