Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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