Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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