Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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