Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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