Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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