Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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