Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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