Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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