Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee 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 MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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