Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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