Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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