Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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