Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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