Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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