Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes 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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