Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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