Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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