Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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