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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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