Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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