Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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