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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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