Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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