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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Educational Courses