Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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