Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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