Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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