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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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