Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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