Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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