Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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