Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Book