Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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