Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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