Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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