Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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