Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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