Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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