Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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