Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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