Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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