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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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