Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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