Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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