Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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