Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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