Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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