Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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