Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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