Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? 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 participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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