Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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