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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with 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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