Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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