Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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