Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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