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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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