Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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