Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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