Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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