Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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