Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online education are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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