Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About Open Education