Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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