Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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