Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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