Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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