Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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