Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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